Folkestone Sign

Lib Dems: New HQ, New Address

The Liberal Democrats have moved to a new HQ building in London after nearly 30 years (as the SDP and then Liberal Democrats) based at 4 Cowley Street, London. The 4 Cowley Street building was first taken by the SDP in 1982, and is a Grade II listed building originally constructed in 1905 as the London headquarters of the North Eastern Railway Company.

31 Aug 2011
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Kent Police Metal Thefts Campaign Continues

A van with scrap metal on board was stopped and vehicle seized in Folkestone as the driver had no insurance for driving for business, as Police officers in south Kent are continuing the campaign against metal theft in the area.

31 Aug 2011
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People Choice Parks - Vote Now!

The Royal Military Canal, Hythe and Lower Leas Coastal Park, Folkestone have again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award for being great open spaces. On the back of this Green Flag also run a Peoples Choice award for the nations favourite park. You can vote for your favourite park by using the links below:

30 Aug 2011
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National News

Young happy children sat on the floor at school with hands raised
Education

Our five principles for SEND reform

Ed Davey Munira Wilson have written to Keir Starmer setting out five principles for SEND reform, and offering to work on a cross-party basis with the government to ensure the reforms deliver for children with SEND and their families.

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9 Jul 2025
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HMT Windrush

Windrush Day 2025

77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex - marking the beginning of the Windrush generation’s arrival here in the UK.

20 Jun 2025
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Larry Ngan and Lib Dem Campaigners on The Leas, Folkestone

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